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September 20, 2024
Today in History: Billie Jean King wins ‘Battle of the Sexes’
On Sept. 20, 1973, in their so-called “Battle of the Sexes,” tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6...
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September 20, 2024
Asking Eric: I enjoyed solo travel before marriage
Dear Eric: My husband thinks husbands and wives shouldn’t travel separately unless absolutely necessary, that solo trips just open the door...
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September 20, 2024
Photos: Chicago Cubs 7, Washington Nationals 6 at Wrigley Field
Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 7-6 victory against the Washington Nationals on Sept. 19, 2024, at Wrigley Field.
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September 20, 2024
The Chicago Sky’s promising season ends without a playoff berth. Now the hard part begins.
The Chicago Sky missed the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2018, ending a five-year run that included the franchise’s first title. No...
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September 20, 2024
Cemetery Walk in Montgomery offers journey through village’s history
The Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission’s annual Cemetery Walk will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Riverside Cemetery at 414...
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September 20, 2024
FAA approves study for new traffic control tower at Gary airport
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a siting study allowing for the placement of a new airport traffic control tower at the Gar...
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September 20, 2024
Gary motorcycle gang ‘founder’ sentenced to 30 years in racketeering case
A Sin City Deciples “founder” was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison. A federal jury convicted Kenneth McGhee, a.k.a “Sonny”, or “Ange...
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September 20, 2024
Israeli soldiers pushed three apparently lifeless bodies from roofs during a West Bank raid
Israeli soldiers pushed three apparently lifeless bodies from rooftops during a raid in the northern part of the occupied West Bank on Thurs...
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September 20, 2024
Federal judge sets deadlines in SSCVA suit
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and its former President and CEO Speros Batistatos could be headed to court over their sui...
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September 20, 2024
The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It’s another sign of foreign meddling
When the FBI said this week that Iran had tried to provide Democrats with material stolen from Donald Trump’s campaign, it was only the late...
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September 20, 2024
Bed supply should remain constant as city seeks to merge homeless, migrant shelter systems, social service leaders say
The recommendations made aren’t binding and represent a “first phase” in a plan to merge homeless and migrant shelter systems.
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September 19, 2024
Chicago Board of Education unanimously approves new strategic plan for district schools
Parents, students, teachers and advocates filled dozens of seats in the auditorium at Chicago Public Schools’ Downtown offices ahead of the...
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September 19, 2024
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs joins list of Hollywood stars charged with sex crimes
Since the #MeToo movement took off, a multitude of male celebrities have been accused of sexual misconduct, but only a handful of those in t...
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September 19, 2024
As fiscal cliff, consolidation bill loom, CTA President Dorval Carter makes his case for the future of transit
CTA President Dorval Carter outlined an ambitious vision for growing transit in Chicago — if the state legislature comes through with needed...
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September 19, 2024
5 things we learned from Chicago Blackhawks training camp, including new linemates for Connor Bedard — and a new wrinkle
The Chicago Blackhawks opened training camp Thursdasy with the formal introduction of new captain Nick Foligno, who gave a nod to his predec...
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September 19, 2024
Threat against high school in Bartlett determined to potentially not be of local origin, prompting federal investigation
Northwest suburban Bartlett Police Department said a Sept. 10 phone threat targeting Bartlett High School was not local, sparking a federal...
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September 19, 2024
Amtrak salutes Latino workers who kept the trains running on time
A historian from Aurora delivered a lecture about “traqueros” at the Union Station ceremony, which also included a Mariachi band
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September 19, 2024
Column: The Chicago White Sox have perfected the art of losing. Can they avoid the most embarrassing moment in franchise history?
The all-time record for losses is almost at hand, and it’s all setting up for a finish like no other for Chicago White Sox fans who continue...
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September 19, 2024
Boeing CEO says the company will furlough a ‘large number’ of employees to preserve cash during strike
Boeing’s CEO says the company will begin furloughing a large number of employees to save cash during a strike by union machinists.
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September 19, 2024
Chicago Bears have yet to get the run game going. Will facing the Indianapolis Colts be the opportunity D’Andre Swift and Co. need?
Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift said “it starts with me” to get the struggling run game going.
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September 19, 2024
Nearly 138,000 beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use
Nearly 138,000 platform beds sold at major retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada.
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September 19, 2024
Editorial: With ShotSpotter’s looming demise, Brandon Johnson turns his back on neighborhoods whose votes made him mayor
By insisting on ending ShotSpotter in neighborhoods torn by gun violence, Mayor Brandon Johnson is rejecting the wishes of his political bas...
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September 19, 2024
As Ryan Field rebuild generates dust, Northwestern University to provide free car washes
After scores of residents voiced their concerns about dust and debris from the demolition of Ryan Field, a Northwestern University represent...
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September 19, 2024
Shohei Ohtani becomes the first player in MLB history with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season
MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani became the first major-league player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season, with the Los Angeles Dodgers...
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September 19, 2024
Shohei Ohtani surpasses 50-50 milestone in spectacular fashion with a 3-homer, 2-steal game
By ALANIS THAMESMIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani looked up at a visiting crowd that turned out to cheer him and the Los Angeles Dodgers — and ende...
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September 19, 2024
Naperville City Council: Energy consultant bids to be sought again; wrongful conviction settlement OK’dd
The Naperville City Council took several actions at this past week’s meeting, from revisiting previously denied consultant services to tweak...
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September 19, 2024
OceanGate’s scientific director says the Titan submersible malfunctioned just prior to fatal Titanic dive
The scientific director for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic wreckage te...
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September 19, 2024
Will County Board appoints interim clerk to serve through election
The Will County Board voted 20-0 Thursday to appoint Charles B. Pelkie Jr. as county clerk, replacing Lauren Staley Ferry.
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September 19, 2024
Ex-Gary Police Commander indicted for sexual relationship with minor
Federal prosecutors indicted an ex-Gary Police Commander Thursday for having a sexual relationship, then coercing a minor to send an explici...
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September 19, 2024
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Remembering the Go-Go White Sox
Tribune reporter Kori Rumore went to Guaranteed Rate Field expecting a dismal performance, but a funny thing happened. The White Sox won. It...
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September 19, 2024
Photos: Chicago Blackhawks open training camp at Fifth Third Arena
An inside look at Chicago Blackhawks training camp, which opened Thursday at Fifth Third Bank Arena.
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September 19, 2024
Cook County creates new property tax break for quantum computing businesses
The tax break for the quantum computer development passed the same week the board held a hearing about how to grant relief to county residen...
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September 19, 2024
Read the ruling: Illinois Supreme Court rules smell of marijuana no longer enough for police to search vehicle
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled 6-0 that without other suspicious circumstances, such as a driver failing to stop for some time, or a bud i...
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September 19, 2024
‘The Penguin’ review: Colin Farrell takes on Gotham’s Scarface in HBO’s compelling gangland saga
The 2022 film “The Batman” was the Batman movie we didn’t know we needed. The HBO spinoff series “The Penguin” is even better.
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September 19, 2024
Review: ‘East Texas Hot Links’ is a Black thriller in experienced hands at Court Theatre
Director Ron OJ Parson returns to Eugene Lee’s play, and if you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss it in Hyde Park.
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September 19, 2024
‘It’s not who we are’: Jury awards CPS student beaten at school with belts $750,000
A federal jury awarded the family of the Tilton Elementary School student who was beaten with belts by his then-4th grade teacher and anothe...
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September 19, 2024
Former Outcome Health exec Ashik Desai, star witness in trial, sentenced to 7 months in prison
Ashik Desai’s sentence on Thursday reflected his cooperation with prosecutors.
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September 19, 2024
Smell of burnt cannabis alone no longer justifies a police search of a vehicle, Illinois Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court said that more lenient cannabis laws in recent years factored in the decision.
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September 19, 2024
Jury in trial of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Speaker Madigan signals possible deadlock
A federal jury in the bribery trial of former AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza has told the judge they may have reached a stalemate.
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September 19, 2024
Lake County Board chair facing public safety-focused challenger in District 13
District 13 includes Lake Bluff and Knollwood, as well as portions of Great Lakes, Gurnee, North Chicago and Waukegan.
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September 19, 2024
‘Why Springfield?’ How a small Ohio city became home for thousands of Haitians
Springfield is now home to thousands of Haitians. Last week’s presidential debate thrust the small city into the national spotlight.
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September 19, 2024
Naperville nonprofit wants new film festival to educate, inspire diversity conversations
Naperville Neighbors United (NNU), the organization behind Naperville’s now annual Juneteenth Celebration, is hosting the inaugural “Keeping...
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September 19, 2024
Mokena man volunteers at Silver Cross Hospital, where he recovered from near paralysis
Boller “Bo” Boll, of Mokena, who once couldn’t use his arms and legs, now volunteers at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
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September 19, 2024
Game of the week in the Big Ten: No. 11 USC’s 1st visit to No. 18 Michigan and the Big House since 1958
No. 11 Southern California will head to Ann Arbor to face No. 18 Michigan in the Big Ten’s game of the week Saturday.
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September 19, 2024
New Chicago coming closer to building new complex
New Chicago town workers will be relocated when the town moves closer to the demolition of its century-old town hall and toward the construc...
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September 19, 2024
Photos: Chicago police officers honored during Gold Star Memorial vigil
Chicago police officers honor those who have been killed in the line of duty during a candlelight vigil at the Gold Star Families Memorial o...
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September 19, 2024
No. 24 Illinois hits the road against No. 22 Nebraska in a Big Ten opener matching unbeaten teams
Nebraska beat Illinois 20-7 in Champaign last year, ending a three-game losing streak in the series. Illini coach Bret Bielema said he notic...
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September 19, 2024
Say goodbye to wrinkles with these top clothes steamers
Clothes steamers, occasionally known as garment or fabric steamers, remove wrinkles in all kinds of fabric.
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September 19, 2024
Local businesses urge Naperville council to lift video gaming ban
Several local bar and restaurant representatives implored the Naperville City Council Tuesday to consider lifting the city’s 15-year ban aga...
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September 19, 2024